adj 1 a  :  extending well inward from an outer surface <a gash>   b (1) :  not located superficially within the body or one of its parts < pressure receptors in muscles>  (2) :  resulting from or involving stimulation of deep structures < pain>  < reflexes>   2  :  being below the level of the conscious < neuroses>  deep*ly adv 
 
 
 
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